CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Pool Animal

Active Recall Announced October 10, 2002 CPSC #03011

Quick answer

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Pool Animal is CPSC recall #03011, announced on October 10, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: There are eight types of stuffed polyester pool animals involved in this recall: crab, duck, frog, octopus, seahorse, shark, turtle and whale. The brightly colored stuffed animals have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254." The remedy is consumers should take these stuffed animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.. Affected brand: Dollar Tree Stores Inc..

Hazard

There are eight types of stuffed polyester pool animals involved in this recall: crab, duck, frog, octopus, seahorse, shark, turtle and whale. The brightly colored stuffed animals have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."

Affected products

Stuffed Pool Animal

Recalled brands

Dollar Tree Stores Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should take these stuffed animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Recall date

October 10, 2002

Categories

Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03011?

CPSC recall #03011 covers CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Pool Animal, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 10, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: There are eight types of stuffed polyester pool animals involved in this recall: crab, duck, frog, octopus, seahorse, shark, turtle and whale. The brightly colored stuffed animals have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."

What is the remedy for recall #03011?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03011 is consumers should take these stuffed animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Stuffed Pool Animal on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Dollar-Tree-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Stuffed-Pool-Animal. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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